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Where to observe them

The conifer forest and the deciduous forest do not shelter the same insects. Look beneath the bark of dead trees, under rocks and in leaf litter.

Photo: Insectarium de Montréal (Claude Pilon)

Many insects, like this caddisfly larva of the order Trichoptera, spend at least part of their lives in water such as rivers, marshes, ponds, and even puddles, which dry up over the summer.

Photo: Insectarium de Montréal (Claude Pilon)

Arid, rocky and sandy areas are sought by insects adapted to particular conditions.

Photo: Insectarium de Montréal (Claude Pilon)

In the urban environment, flower and vegetable gardens are visited by numerous insects, such as grasshoppers, butterflies and various pollinators.

Photo: Insectarium de Montréal (Claude Pilon)

Insects hide under foliage. Look under leaves to see if an insect is shelterd there. Here, aphid colonies have attracted ants, which feed on the honeydew produced by aphids.

Photo: Insectarium de Montréal (Claude Pilon)

There are insects almost everywhere. You don’t need to go on a safari to see them; there are plenty of them on your balcony or in your backyard. However, if you visit a variety of different habitats, such as a city park, a field, a garden and a marsh, you will notice that different insects prefer each of these habitats. Areas around fields and forests are often home to species that live in both places. This characteristic is highly desirable when choosing an observation site.